Grand Forks, ND
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $32,601
Tuition (Out of State): $59,091
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 78
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1905
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://www.med.und.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 509
Average GPA: 3.73
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
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About the School
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS), established in 1905, is the only medical school in North Dakota. It offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree and admits 78 medical students annually. The school has trained approximately half of the physicians currently practicing in the state. Additionally, nearly 20% of American physicians identifying as American Indian/Alaska Native in the United States were trained at SMHS. The school also offers professional programs in physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical laboratory science, sports medicine, and public health.
Curriculum
The M.D. program at SMHS is structured to promote self-directed learning, problem-solving, and team-building skills. Students spend the first 20 months on the Grand Forks campus, focusing on basic sciences and clinical skills. The remainder of the second year through the fourth year is dedicated to clinical training at affiliated sites in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot. The curriculum emphasizes rural medicine, primary care, and family medicine, reflecting the school's commitment to serving the healthcare needs of North Dakota's diverse communities.
Facilities
In 2016, SMHS opened a new 325,000-square-foot, four-story building on the northeast corner of the UND campus in Grand Forks. This state-of-the-art facility houses classrooms, small-group rooms, an auditorium, a simulation center, anatomy labs, and learning communities. The building also includes faculty, staff, and administrative offices, as well as research facilities. For the first time, all of the school's departments are under one roof, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
Demographics
SMHS maintains four campuses across North Dakota: the main Northeast Campus in Grand Forks, the Northwest Campus in Minot, the Southeast Campus in Fargo, and the Southwest Campus in Bismarck. The school admits 78 medical students each year, including participants in the Indians Into Medicine (INMED) program, which has trained approximately 20% of all American Indian physicians in the U.S. The student body also includes individuals pursuing degrees in various health sciences programs, contributing to a diverse and interdisciplinary learning environment.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UNDSMHS:
Student Loan Burden: $272,513
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UNDSMHS, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $272,513. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at UNDSMHS is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UNDSMHS.
School Address: Room 2912, 501 N. Columbia Rd., Stop 9037, Grand Forks, ND 58202
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